How to Pronounce Rapidity

To pronounce "rapidity", say RAP-id-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈpɪdɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹəˈpɪdɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rapidity”

"rapidity" has 3 syllables: rap-id-ity. It rhymes with lucidity and cupidity, if that helps it stick.

What does rapidity mean?

noun

  1. Speed, swiftness; the condition of being rapid
  2. A measure of velocity relative to the speed of light

Words that rhyme with rapidity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

luciditycupidityvaliditysoliditymorbidityrigidityfluiditytimidityturbidityliquidityhumidityacidity

Related words

celerityquicknessspeedinessrapidswiftnesshastespeedyspeed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rapidity"?▾

"Rapidity" has 3 syllables: rap · id · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "rapidity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rapidity" is /ɹəˈpɪdɪti/.

What does "rapidity" mean?▾

Rapidity: Speed, swiftness; the condition of being rapid

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